Men at 50- confused and crazed by women at 50
Inquiring Men Want to Know: This week brings questions from men about serial dating, flirting and frustration. I endeavor to answer the questions as best as I can. Send your questions, queries, and quibbles to 50datesexaminer@gmail.com
Dear Page
My friends say I’m like the guy in the movie Network who screams “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” I’m really frustrated. I have been on three different dating sites in three years. No luck. I keep meeting women who send old photos, who lie about their age and smoking and who don’t seem to have an Emotional IQ Is it me?
Just like Peter Finch
Dear Just Like Peter Finch,
While nobody said it was going to be easy, online dating should be fun, at best. Sorry to hear about your tribulations. Don’t give up. Be more direct in your profile stating an interest in self-awareness, altruism, personal motivation, and the ability to love. Try again.
Peace, Page
Dear Page Larkin,
I’m 63, retired, divorced, healthy and look and feel the best ever. My new girlfriend is 55 and hot. There is one drawback: she’s what you call a serial dater. She’s a gal with the ‘kennel of doggie bags in the refrigerator. She goes out almost every night- not with me. She is only free on Wednesday nights. Am I wasting my time?
Berkeley Bob
Dear Berkeley Bob,
If you are “girlfriend” is dating three other men each week, sit down; she’s just not that into you. She is obviously playing the field and, Bob, you’re not on her roster. It’s time to move on, and try greener pastures-you deserve better.
Peace, Page
Hey, Larkin,
I read your piece about ‘Men are like Champagne.’ Well, my experience says women are like eels. You can’t get a handle on them and they get away.
Morgan Hill Mike
Hey, Morgan,
Good point. There are 1 million stories ‘in the dated city’ and just as many metaphors. Following the whole fishing metaphor: I’d say the more lines you put in the water, the better your luck. See: Dating 101: Catch and Release. Have fun out there. Remember, online dating is a number’s game – and you have to get in the game to win.
Peace, Page
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